The upcoming TV anime “CITY THE ANIMATION,” based on the manga “CITY” by Keiichi Arawi, has announced that Jun Fukuyama will be joining the cast. Fukuyama, known for his roles in “Code Geass,” “Persona 5,” and “Assassination Classroom,” will be voicing Mitsutake Nobuaki, the leader of the theater company Tekaridake.
About “CITY THE ANIMATION”
“CITY THE ANIMATION” is based on the manga series “CITY” by Keiichi Arawi, who is also known for “Nichijou.” The manga was serialized in “Morning” magazine from 2016 to 2021 and depicts the lives of several unique individuals in an ordinary city, including Nagumo Mitori, a penniless college student, along with Nikura and Izumi Wako.
Kyoto Animation, the studio behind “Nichijou,” is producing “CITY THE ANIMATION.” This marks the studio’s first new anime production in approximately six years, excluding sequels, making it a highly anticipated release.
Jun Fukuyama as Mitsutake Nobuaki
Jun Fukuyama’s character, Mitsutake Nobuaki, leads the theater company Tekaridake. Fukuyama shared his enthusiasm for the role, stating, “I’m Jun Fukuyama, the voice of Mitsutake. It’s difficult to put into words the energy of ‘CITY THE ANIMATION’, so I poured all of my overflowing passion and energy into Gekidan Tekaridake. You probably don’t understand what I’m saying. I understand. But for those people, yes! Just watch and you’ll understand! I hope you will all become a resident of ‘CITY’!!”
Production Details
- Director: Ishidate Taichi (known for “Beyond the Boundary” and “Violet Evergarden”)
- Studio: Kyoto Animation
- Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Tamami Tokuyama (animation director for Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Arc, key animator for Liz and the Blue Bird)
- Art Director: Shiori Yamazaki (background art for Violet Evergarden: The Movie, Sound! Euphonium The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day)
- Color Designer: Kana Miyata
- Director of Photography: Hiroki Ueda
- 3D Director: Tatsunori Kase
- Sound Director: Yōta Tsuruoka
- Music: Piranhans
- Music Production: Pony Canyon
Cast Members
- Nagumo Mitori: Mikako Komatsu
- Nikura: Aki Toyosaki
- Izumi Wako: Yui Ishikawa
- Makabe Tsuruhisa: Yoshihisa Kawahara
- Makabe Tatewaku: Miyu Irino
- Makabe Matsuri: Ayaka Nanase
- Amakazari Eri: Azusa Tadokoro
- Izumi Riko: Yu Wakui
- Dr. Adatara & Adatara’s father: Takehito Koyasu
- Adatara’s mother: Mayumi Asano
- Adatara Tatsuta: KENN
- Adatara Ryota: Satoshi Inomata
- Adatara Kamome: Coco Hayashi
- Adatara Umi: Haruna Fukushima
- Adatara Sora: Yūki Tenma
- Kamaboko Oni: Yū Miyazaki
- Todoroki: Ryōta Suzuki
- Obaba: Kazutomi Yamamoto
- Ii Hito (the Good Guy): Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi
- Sumire Sakurakomi Tanabe: Yūko Gotō
- Hotaka: Jin Domon
- Rindō Obina: Makoto Kaneko
- Yamato Kurogane: Atsushi Kousaka
Premiere Date
“CITY THE ANIMATION” is scheduled to premiere on July 6 on Tokyo MX at 24:00 JST (effectively, July 7 at 12 midnight). It will also air on ABC TV and TV Aichi at a later time, and on BS11 starting July 7 at 11:00 p.m. JST.
Story
Kyoto Animation describes the story as follows: “This town is not just a normal town. There’s laughter, love, and emotional moments. An unpredictable ordinary life presented by the residents! Exciting stuffs come one after another. Welcome to CITY.”
